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For many children of immigrants, keeping in touch with one’s culture and traditions can be a struggle. For one woman, her art and designs attempt to inspire other Palestinians to connect with their history.

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Resilient, empowering, and passionate are just a few words to describe Marisol Velez, a modern-day female rapper and educator from Chicago who also goes by the name of Pinqy Ring. A force to be reckoned with, Velez overcame obstacles throughout life and turned her negatives into positives.

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For the first time, Chicago has surpassed New York as the best city for biking in the country. This title comes as Mayor Emanuel has pushed an ambitious plan costing millions of dollars to make Chicago even more bike-friendly. But accidents involving bikers are also on the rise and responsible for the deaths of 11 cyclists in Cook County this year.

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As the tension of the World Series builds, Natalie Adorno brings the innocence of a new generation to her beloved team, a heart that is a reminder to never give up, and the belief that this could be the year for the Chicago Cubs.

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After a violent Memorial Day Weekend, Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson said the city’s gang culture is so strong, “it grabs youngsters almost at birth.” For too many Chicago teens “it’s either prison or death,” Johnson says.
In West Englewood, one program is offering young people a better path and it all starts with a haircut.

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All Chicago Public Schools are now being tested after high levels of lead were found in the drinking water at one south-side school. For years public officials have said that Chicago’s drinking water is safe. But, the recent discovery here--combined with the contamination scandal in Flint Michigan--have raised new concerns about the safety of our drinking water.